Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is sworn-in on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Seattle City Hall. Hundreds of people packed the lobby of City Hall for the swearing-in of city council members, the city attorney and the new mayor. less

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is sworn-in on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Seattle City Hall. Hundreds of people packed the lobby of City Hall for the swearing-in of city council members, the city ... more

Supporters of a $15 per hour minimum wage chant during a swearing in ceremony on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Seattle City Hall. Kshama Sawant, the new socialist councilmember, is a champion of raising the minimum wage. less

Supporters of a $15 per hour minimum wage chant during a swearing in ceremony on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Seattle City Hall. Kshama Sawant, the new socialist councilmember, is a champion of raising the ... more

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From left, new Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, City Councilmember Kshama Sawant and Sally Bagshaw sit in the VIP area during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Seattle City Hall.

From left, new Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, City Councilmember Kshama Sawant and Sally Bagshaw sit in the VIP area during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Seattle City Hall.

New Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant waves from the podium after being sworn-in.

New Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant waves from the podium after being sworn-in.

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

New Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant waves from the podium... Photo-5688712.77229 - seattlepi.com

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Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is sworn-in by former Governor and Ambassador to China Gary Locke on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Seattle City Hall. Hundreds of people packed the lobby of City Hall for the swearing in of city council members, the city attorney and the new mayor. less

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is sworn-in by former Governor and Ambassador to China Gary Locke on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Seattle City Hall. Hundreds of people packed the lobby of City Hall for the swearing in of ... more

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray holds up a certificate with his husband Michael Shiosaki after being sworn in by former Governor and Ambassador to China Gary Locke on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Seattle City Hall.

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray holds up a certificate with his husband Michael Shiosaki after being sworn in by former Governor and Ambassador to China Gary Locke on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Seattle City Hall.